West Ham v QPR player ratings
Pierce Charles’ stoppage-time penalty save secured a point for QPR at the London Stadium. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 1-1 draw against West Ham.
Pierce Charles: 9
His penalty save and a superb stop to keep out the follow-up earned Rangers a point. And his overall display was excellent again, showing composure and his usual unique ability on the ball. Fantastic.
Kealey Adamson: 7
After some credible displays at left-back, Adamson did well in his natural right-back position before fading late in the game after picking up an injury. Battled hard and again showed he is a very decent option.
Jimmy Dunne: 7
A gutsy display from the captain. Very unlucky when he blocked Jarrod Bowen’s shot only for Bowen to fire in the loose ball.
Jake Clarke-Salter: 7
Also had a very good game. Calm throughout, even as Rangers came under pressure in the second half, and used the ball sensibly.
Boy Kemper: 9
Wow. An emphatic return for Kemper in just his second appearance, having been injured on his debut. He brilliantly handled Bowen, who scored straight after the Dutchman was taken off.
Ronnie Edwards: 7
Offered the back four excellent protection and produced a couple of vital headed clearances. Impressive again in midfield.
Nicolas Madsen: 7
Drifted in and out of the game but was good for the most part. Willing to put a foot in when Rangers came under pressure, and scored with a coolly taken penalty.
Glen Kamara: 7
Also showed a willingness to battle and played his part in Rangers being able to have the upper hand in midfield for large parts of the game.
Kwame Poku: 6
Quiet at times, but his pace and directness itself carried a threat.
Paul Smyth: 7
Fortunate to win a penalty as he was clearly not fouled, but Smyth was a pest on the left-hand side and caused West Ham problems. He was Rangers’ standout attacking player before going off in the second half.
Rayan Kolli: 7
Gave the ball away a few times, and Rangers lacked a focal point up front, but Kolli made a decent fist of the job of lone striker. He worked hard, took up some useful positions, and his hold-up play was good once he got into his stride. Also had a strike on goal saved.
Harvey Vale: 6
Did a steady job on the left after replacing Smyth.
Richard Kone: 6
Back from injury and still lacks sharpness, but gave Rangers more of a physical presence up front when he came on.
Tariq Lamptey: 5
His first involvement was allowing Bowen to cut in from the right onto his left foot – something Kemper had consistently refused to do – and it led to the Hammers equaliser. Lamptey was then sloppy on the ball – and then picked up another injury. Amadou Mbengue, who later came on too, also had a gift for the home side, giving away a penalty with a daft foul, but Charles saved the day.
